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Hong Kong's retail market strengthened in the second quarter of 2026 as rising tourism and improving retail sales continued to support leasing activity and rent

PropNex expects Singapore's private residential market to remain resilient through the rest of 2026, with steady home sales and overall price growth of between
Apac Realty expects activity to strengthen in 2H2026, as a healthy pipeline of new launches comes to market.

A bungalow site sold for $21 mil; a Skywaters skyscraper unit fetches $17.3 mil; a Bishan resale flat transacted at $1.58 mil

The estate’s collective sale bid remains short of mandate ahead of Sep 20 deadline
On the other hand, the seller of an apartment at the M in District 7 incurred a $131,400 loss during the week in review.
A PropNex survey of 110 million-dollar HDB resale deals in 2025 shows who’s buying: PMET professionals in their 30s and 40s, retirees downsizing from private homes, and buyers who paid no cash-over-valuation at all.

From 29 July, developers get up to seven years to complete and sell large enbloc redevelopment projects under revised ABSD rules. Here’s what the new sales deadlines and unit ratio requirements mean for developers and enbloc site owners.

Analysts expect auction activity to stay resilient in H2, particularly in the residential and industrial segments
Dunearn House sold 211 of 380 units, or 55.5% over its July 25-26 launch weekend, with Three-Bedroom and Three-Bedroom + Flexi units fully sold and take-up trailing 2026’s 75.8% new launch average.

HDB resale prices fell for a second straight quarter in 2Q2026, yet million-dollar flat sales hit a record 491 units. Here’s how prices, volumes, and million-dollar deals moved across towns and flat types this quarter.

Another record for Bedok South Horizon. Great location and upcoming MRT connectivity push 4-room resale prices to $1.19M.

The resale ranks among Haig Court's five most profitable deals, reflecting the development's long-term value growth.
Owner-occupiers are playing a growing role in Jakarta's apartment market as buyers increasingly prioritise affordability, immediate occupancy and long-term hous

As Tan Boon Liat Building changes hands, furniture retailers are grappling with an uncertain future, with some hoping to relocate together to preserve the community.

Decline in net profit comes largely from fewer transactions in primary and secondary markets
A 731 sq ft three-room flat in Toa Payoh has fetched $890,000, the highest yet for the flat type in the town.

The most red ink spilled in a single transaction during the quarter is S$2.1 million
Stay updated with Singapore's private property sale transactions.
Hong Kong's investment property market remained resilient during the second quarter of 2026, with transaction volumes holding up despite economic and policy hea

Daintree Residence has recorded 19 resale deals this year at an average price of $2,052 psf, edging above 2025 levels.

The development has recorded six resale transactions this year, including a recent deal transacting above $2,600 psf.

The Norwegian Seamen's Mission's hilltop home in Pasir Panjang — its base since 1977 — is up for sale at a guide price of $70 million

The guide price of $8.5 million translates to $3,735 psf based on the built-up area of 2,276 sq ft.
The Council for Estate Agencies (CEA) is studying the introduction of consumer ratings for property agents, among other measures aimed at improving transparency and choice.

Property players say move is a ‘long time coming’ though it may not necessarily translate to more sites being sold
With resale prices moderating, more HDB flats reaching the minimum occupation period and buyers having other options, analysts said the market is well placed to absorb the additional demand.

From 1 January 2027, Singapore property agents must complete at least three transactions every three years, or pass a refresher examination, to renew their registration. Here’s what the new CEA rules mean for property agents, consumers, and the industry.

Agents who do not meet the requirement can instead pass a refresher examination to remain eligible for licence renewal.

The removal of the wait-out period follows several quarters of price moderation in the HDB resale market, said the government.

Developers to complete and sell all homes in 6 years for sites yielding 700-1,399 homes; and in 7 years for 1,400 or more units

The extension of the ABSD remission timeline for housing developers of large-scale en bloc projects will help facilitate rejuvenation and boost housing supply, says the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of National Development.

HDB resale prices have fallen for two consecutive quarters since the start of the year.

There were 216 mortgagee sale listings in 1H2026, 30.9% more than the 165 listings recorded in 2H2025, and 28.6% higher y-o-y.

Singapore's HDB resale market continued to transition towards price stability in the second quarter of 2026, with resale prices falling for a second consecutive

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The guide price works out to $3,239 psf based on the total strata area of approximately 2,454 sq ft.

Watch out for inequality and negative wealth effects as prices moderate broadly, but the premier segment strengthens
Dunearn House sold 212 of 380 units on launch weekend — with large-format units being the most popular
URA’s Q2 2026 figures show private home prices up just 0.5% quarter on quarter, the weakest first-half growth since 2020. Non-landed prices dipped as landed homes rebounded, and resale transactions drove a 13.6% rise in total sales.
HDB resale price index dips for a second consecutive quarter, as competition from BTO launches, economic uncertainty and a softer job market weigh on buyers.

Two vertically stacked units at Promenade Peak sold for $6.6 mil each; Jurong West flat rented for $6,250 a month; and more deals.

Developers moved 2,141 new private homes during the quarter, up from the 2,013 units sold in 1Q2026.

Stay updated with Singapore's private property sale transactions.

The July transaction was the first resale at Cairnhill Astoria since 2023, ending a quiet spell for the development.

The duplex homes feature expansive living areas, terraces and four-bedroom layouts across two levels.

Tan Boon Liat Building has been sold to Kingsford Havelock Pte Ltd for $950 million, likely Singapore’s biggest en-bloc deal of 2026. The freehold Outram Road site’s raised Gross Plot Ratio of 4.9 opens the door to twin towers of up to 48 storeys.
The two-storey conservation shophouse is approved for F&B use on the ground floor.

The freehold site could be turned into a residential and commercial development of up to 48 storeys, potentially comprising twin towers.
